Lack of shame problem for American society

One of the definitions of shame is "dishonor or disgrace, to bring shame to ones family."

When I was growing up in the Bronx in the 1930s and 1940s, you would often hear a mother or father saying to a child, "shame on you," when that child did something wrong.

When was the last time you have heard those words being spoken to someone? That word "shame" should be removed from the dictionary for lack of use.

There is no shame any more bearing children out of wedlock without any means of supporting them. There is no shame anymore of siring children without any concern about supporting them. There is no shame anymore of politicians telling lies when looking directly into cameras. There is no shame anymore of using foul language in front of women or children.

I could go on and on, but I hope you get my drift. Shame is what stopped us from doing things that if we were caught would bring shame to our families. Bring that word back, and maybe that will make our country better.